Lightwave Research Status Cue User Manual

User’s Manual

P/N 60600028 Rev. A

High End Systems Inc.

2217 West Braker Lane

Austin, Texas U.S.A.

Informati on and Specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Syste ms , Inc. assumes no respon sibility or liabi lity for any errors or inaccur acies that may appear in this manual . The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied onl y in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

Unlawful reproduction or distribution in any manner without the written permission of High End Systems is strictly forbidden.

High End Systems accepts no liability for computers tha t do not work with the Since PC systems have BIOSs that are different from one com pany to another t here can be absolutely no guarantee that a particular machine will work perfectly for the use of a

Trademarks used in this text:

Intellab eam, Lightwave Research Studio Color

Pin Scan, Stage Scan, Super Scan, Super Scan HPE, Super Scan Zoom, and Tiger Scan are tr adem arks of Clay Paky ; Nat TM 1200, Nat TM 2500, Nat MM 1200, and Nat MM 2500 are trademarks of Coemar; MAC 600, MAC 1200, PAL 1200, Roboscan Pro400, Roboscan Pro518, and Roboscan Pro1220 are trademarks of Martin Professional; Stratos is a trademark of Studi o Due; AR5, VL5, VL5A, VL6, and VLM are trade ma rks of Vari -l ite Inc., MSDOS, Windows 95 and Windows are tra dem arks of Micr osoft Corporation; Littlite is a registered trademark of CAE Inc.; Pentium is a regist ered trademark of Intel .

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this software to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and/or their products. High End Systems makes no claim of any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Status Cue uses one or mor e of the f o llo wing pate nts: US 4,9 62,687; US 5,078,039; UK 2,043,7 69; US 5,331, 822; US 5,402,326; UK 2292896; US D365165; US 5,430,629; US D360,404; US 5,455,748; 0475082; US 5,506,762; M9604224.9; US 5,515, 254; US D370080; UK 2.291,814; US 5,545. 951; UK 2055842; UK 2,292,530; UK 2294909; UK 2292896; 1052/96; 862-1996; and US 5,580,164.

Other patents m ay be pending.

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Trackspot

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Lightwave Research

are registered trademarks of Hi gh End Systems Inc.; Golden Scan 2, Golden Scan 3,

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May 13, 1997

Status Cue User’s Manual P/N 60600028 Rev. A

Status Cue 3-Ring Binder P/N 90901002

Kit with Manual, Binder, and Inserts P/N 80430047

Printed in the U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

according to I SO /I EC Guide 22 and EN45104

Manufacturer: Lightwave Research

2209 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas 78758 U.S.A.

Exclusive Distributor: High End Systems, Inc.

2209 West Braker Lane Austin, Texas 78758 U.S.A.

declares that the product

Product Name: Status Cue Li ghting Console and LinkCard

Product Number: Status Cue

Product Options: All

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: EN 60950 : 1992

A1 : 1993 A2 : 1994

EMC: EN 55022 : 1987 Class A ITE

IEC 801-2 : 1991 Level 2 (4/8 kV) IEC 801-3 : Draft 5 Level 2 (3V/m) IEC 801-4 : 1988 Level 2 (0.5 kV / 1 kV)

Supplementary Information:

The products herewith comply with the require ments of the Low Voltage Directive 72/23 /EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

The Status Cue Lighting Consoles were tested in a typical con f iguration with ISA bus LinkCards manu- factured by Lightwave Research. The Status Cue Lighting Console s were tested in a typical configuration with Austin Com puter.

U.S.A., October 09, 1997 Lanny Derryberry, Compliance Engineer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA TION

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS ARE FOUND IN APPENDIX C.

READ ALL CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING, AND OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT: INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES À UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE CONTRE L' INCENDIE, LE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, ET CONTRE DES BLESSURES POSSIBLES SUR DES INDIVIDUS SE TROUVENT DANS L'APPENDICE C.

PRIÈRE DE LIR E TOU TES LES PRÉCAUTI ON S ET LES AVERTISSEMENTS AVANT D'ASSEMBLER, DE MONTER, ET DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER CET ÉQUIPEMENT.

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWE ISE

DIE NACHSTEHENDEN HINWEISE BETREFFEN DEN SCHUTZ GEGEN BRAND, ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAG, SOWIE VERLETZUNGEN. SIE BEFINDEN SICH IN APPENDIX C.

LESEN SIE ALLE WARNUNGEN SORGFÄLTIG, BEVOR SIE DAS GERÄT ZUSAMMENBAUEN, INSTALLIEREN UND BENUTZEN!

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD

SE ENCUENTRAN EN EL APÉNDICE C LAS INSTRUCCIONES CONCERNIENTES A LA PROTECCIÓN CONTINUA CONTRA INCENDI O, CHOQUE ELÉCTRICO, Y LESIONES A PERSONAS.

POR F AVOR LEA TODAS LAS PRECAUCIÓNS Y LAS ADVERTENCIAS ANTES DE ENSAMBLAR, MONTAR Y OPERAR ESTE EQUIPO.

INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI DI SICUREZZA

ISTRUZIONI PERTINENTI LA PROTEZIONE CONTRO IL FUOCO, LE SCOSSE ELETTRICHE, I DANNI ALLE PERSONE SI TROVANO NEL APPENDICE C.

LEGGERE TUTTI GLI AVVERMENTI PRIMA DI MONTARE E USARE QUESTO APPAR ECCHIO.

FCC Statement

This equipment h as been tested and found to co mply with the limits f or a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These lim its are des igned to provide reasonable protection agains t harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, use s, and can ra diate radio freque ncy ene r gy and, if not install ed and use d in accorda nce with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfu l interfere nce in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at hi s own expense.

Warranty Inform at ion

Limited Warranty

Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two year parts and labor limited warranty. Dichroic filters and Lithopatterns ® a r e not guarant eed against breakage or s cratches to coating. It is the owner's responsibility to furnish rec eipts or invoices for veri fication of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, da te of manu facture will be used to determine warranty period.

Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair

It is necessary to obt ain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from your dealer/point of purchase BEFORE any units are returned for repair. The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or not the unit is covered by warranty. Lamps are covered b y the lamp manufacturer's warranty.

Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems mu st be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Prod uct units or parts and wit h a Return Authorization (RA#) number. Accompany all returned Product units or parts with a written expl ana tion of the alleged problem or malfunction.

Please note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shi pped in non-factory boxes and pac king materials.

Freight

All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer only in the Con tinental United Stat es . Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as airfreight. Airfreight can be sen t cu stomer co llect in the Continental United States.

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Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, mod ified in any way, or for unauthorized re pairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whic h vary from state to sta t e.

Software Pr ogram License Agreement

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Term

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HIGH END SYSTEMS, IN C. warran ts the diskette(s) on wh ich the program is furnished, to be free from defect s in mater ia ls and workm an ship und er norma l use for a per io d of one (1) year from the dat e of de li very t o you as evidenced by a copy of your receipt. This warranty is limited to you and is not transferable.

During the 1 year warranty period, HIGH END SYSTEMS will (1) repl ace any disk ette not meeting the fo regoing warranty and which is returned to HIGH END SYSTEMS or Authorized HIGH END SYSTEMS Dealer (“Authorized Dealer”) with a copy of your receipt; or (2) if HIGH END SYSTEMS or the Authorized Dealer is unable t o deliver a replac em ent disk ette tha t is free of defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning the program and your money will be ref unded.

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Status Cue Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................... I-1

About This Manual .............................................................................................. I-1

Text Style ........................................................................................................I-2

Software Variations and Updates....................................................................I-2

Caution and Warning Symbols .......................................................................I-2

Safety Instructions...........................................................................................I-2

Current Status Cue Features................................................................................. I-3

System O v e r v iew.......... .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ................ I- 4

Basic Set u p.. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .........I-5

Expanded Setup...............................................................................................I-6

Performance Only Setup .................................................................................I-7

Redundant Systems Using Status Cue ............................................................I-8

Consol e........................ .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ........ I- 9

Applic ation.............. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... I-10

LinkCa rd ..... .......... .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ............ I-10

Minimum Personal Computer Requirements..................................................... I-11

PC Hardware..... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... .I-11

Video... .................... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .....I-1 1

MIDI................ .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... .............I-11

Computer Software .......................................................................................I-11

Specif ications .. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ........ I- 1 2

Accesso r i e s.... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .......... I-12

Compli an c e ..... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ I-13

Chapter 1

Installation and Setup......................................................................... 1-1

Unpack Status Cue.............................................................................................. 1-1

Save the Shipping Materials...........................................................................1-1

Inspect the Contents.......................................................................................1-2

Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 1-5

Setting the LinkCard Address........................................................................1-5

LinkCa rd(s) Instal l a t i o n .. ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ........1-7

Connecting the Master LinkCard to Computer Power Supply ......................1-8

Connecting Multiple LinkCards.....................................................................1-9

Console Installation........................................................................................... 1-11

Installing Littlites........................... . .... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...1-11

Attaching the Optional Monitor Brackets to the Console............................1-12

Status Cue Cabling............................................................................................ 1-14

Connect Console Cable................... .............................................................1-14

Connect LinkCard Data Out “Y” Cable.......................................................1-15

Connecting the Data Cables to Fixtures.......................................................1-16

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Terminator Construction.............................................................................. 1-17

Computer Setup ................................................................................................ 1-18

Windows 3.1x Configuration....................................................................... 1-18

Installing Status Cue for Windows ................................................................... 1-22

LinkCard Software Configuration .................................................................... 1-27

Starting Status Cue for Windows...................................................................... 1-28

Chapter 2

Axiom of Operation............................................................................. 2-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 2-1

Data Organization............................................................................................... 2-1

LTP and Transparencies ..................................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3

MIDI Setup........................................................................................... 3-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 3-1

MSC Confi g u ra t i o n......................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 3-1

MIDI Device Configuration................................................................................ 3-2

Removing MIDI Devices.................................................................................... 3-4

Editing MIDI Devices......................................................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4

Fixture Setup........................................................................................ 4-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 4-1

Adding Fixtures .................................................................................................. 4-2

Changing Fixture Types...................................................................................... 4-6

Moving Fixtures.................................................................................................. 4-9

Removing Fixtures............................................................................................ 4-11

Patching and Unpatching Fixtures.................................................................... 4-12

Soft-Patching Single DMX Channels............................................................... 4-16

Eliminating Soft-Patches................................ ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... .....4-19

Changing Fixture Attributes ............................................................................. 4-21

Importing Fixture Data ..................................................................................... 4-22

Chapter 5

Scenes, Fixture Groups, and Palettes ................................................. 5-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 5-1

Creating Scenes................................................................................................... 5-2

Editing........................................ ...... .... . .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .. 5-4

Selecting Fixtures ..........................................................................................5-5

Dim ................................................................................................................ 5-7

Pan and Tilt.................................................................................................... 5-9

Xfade............................................................................................................ 5-10

Delay............................................................................................................ 5-12

Rate .............................................................................................................. 5-14

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MSpee d ......... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. ....5-1 6

Color...... .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... ... .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .... ..5-18

Color Mix.....................................................................................................5-19

RGB....................................................................................................... 5-19

HSI ........................................................................................................ 5-20

Gel......................................................................................................... 5-21

Using Gel Tables and the Color Picker........................................... 5-22

Editing Gel Tables........................................................................... 5-24

Editing Gel Tables Off-Line ........................................................... 5-24

Deleting a Gel ................................................................................. 5-25

Reverting to the Default Gel Look-Up Table ................................. 5-25

Importing Gel Look-Up Tables....................................................... 5-26

Gobos ...........................................................................................................5-27

Rotating Gobos.............................................................................................5-28

Gate / Strobe Rate ........................................................................................5-30

Focus ............................................................................................................5-31

Zoom ............................................................................................................5-31

Frost, Frost Strobe, and Effect .....................................................................5-32

Iris ................................................................................................................5-33

Single Channel DMX...................................................................................5-34

Naming a Scene................................................................................................. 5-35

Storing a Scene.................................................................................................. 5-36

Using Song Presets............................................................................................ 5-37

Copying a Scene................................................................................................ 5-37

Removing a Scene............................................................................................. 5-38

Recalling a Scene.............................................................................................. 5-39

Closing a Scene................................................................................................. 5-39

Playback............................................................................................................ 5-40

Live Control .................................................................................................5-40

Presets ..........................................................................................................5-41

Fixture Groups .................................................................................................. 5-42

Changin g Ban k s .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..........5-42

Creating and Storing Fixture Groups...........................................................5-44

Recalling Fixture Groups.............................................................................5-45

Erasing Fixture Groups ................................................................................5-45

Palettes .............................................................................................................. 5-46

Creating and Storing Palettes.......................................................................5-46

Assigning Palettes to Fixtures............................................................... 5-48

Editing Default Palette 128..........................................................................5-49

Importing Palettes ........................................................................................5-50

Erasing Palette Data.....................................................................................5-53

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Chapter 6

Sequences.............................................................................................. 6-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 6-1

Creating Sequences............................................................................................. 6-2

Editing........................................ ...... .... . .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .... ...... .. 6-4

Adding New Steps .........................................................................................6-4

Inserting New Steps .. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....6- 5

Naming Steps................................................................................................. 6-6

Naming a Sequence ....................................................................................... 6-7

Editing Fixture Constructs............................................................................. 6-7

Copying and Pasting Fixture Constructs .......................................................6-8

Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Steps ............................................................. 6-8

Dragging and Dropping Steps........................................................................6-9

Dragging and Dropping a Scene Into a Step...................................... .......... .. 6-9

Setting, Inserting, and Getting Sequences Into Presets ................................. 6-9

Deleting Steps................................................................................................ 6-9

Storing Sequences............................................................................................. 6-10

Recalling Sequences......................................................................................... 6-11

Closing a Sequence........................................................................................... 6-11

Removing Sequences From Scratch Memory.................................................. 6-12

Playback............................................................................................................ 6-14

Live Control of a Static Step........................................................................6-14

Live Control of a Sequence Loop................................................................6-15

Presets.......................................................................................................... 6-16

Chapter 7

Songs ..................................................................................................... 7-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 7-1

Setting a Preset.................................................................................................... 7-3

Inserting a Preset................................................................................................. 7-5

Getting a Preset................................................................................................... 7-7

Erasing a Preset................................................................................................... 7-8

Configuring Preset Types ................................................................................... 7-9

Scene Transition ..........................................................................................7-11

Button Action...............................................................................................7-11

Fader Action ................................................................................................7-12

Construct Filter............................................................................................7-13

Creating New Songs ......................................................................................... 7-14

Naming Songs................................................................................................... 7-16

Storing Songs.......................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........ 7-16

Recalling Songs ................................................................................................ 7-17

Bank Metho d............... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... 7- 1 7

List Metho d......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ........ 7-18

Reordering Songs.................................. ............................................................ 7-19

Loading a Song Order File................................................................................ 7-20

Editing a Song Order File Off-line ................................................................... 7-21

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Removing Songs ............................................................................................... 7-22

Playback............................................................................................................ 7-23

Advancing Songs .........................................................................................7-23

Playing Back Presets....................................................................................7-23

Clearing Instant Preset Output .....................................................................7-24

Chapter 8

CueLists.... ....... .............. ....... ............... ....... .............. ....... .............. ....... 8-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 8-1

Before You Begin ............................................................................................... 8-1

Creating a New CueList...................................................................................... 8-2

Finding Your Way Around ................................................................................. 8-3

Screen Indicators............................................................................................8-3

CueList Configuration......................................................................................... 8-4

Clock So u rce ... .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ..............8-4

Insertion Methods................................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... ...8-6

Time Opt i o n s..... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..8-6

Cue Sorting Window......................................................................................8-6

Output and Input Control Windows...............................................................8- 7

Inserting Cues...................................................................................................... 8-8

Blank Cue.. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..........8-8

Cutting or a Copying Scenes and Sequences Into a Cue ...............................8-9

Placing the Active Scene or Sequence Into a Cue .........................................8-9

Recording the Console’s Input and Output Data .........................................8-10

Capturing the Active Presets in a Snapshot.................................................8-10

Capturing External MIDI Data.....................................................................8-11

Storing CueLists................................................................................................ 8-12

Recalling a CueList........................................................................................... 8-13

Editing CueLists................................................................................................ 8-14

Label.............................................................................................................8-14

Cue Numb er .. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....8-15

Renumbering CueLis t s.. .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ..................8 - 1 5

Cue Time......... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..8-16

Transi tion Time... .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ..................8 - 1 7

Device ............... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..........8-18

Command and Data Fields...........................................................................8-19

Internal .................................................................................................. 8-19

<none> ............................................................................................ 8-20

GO................................................................................................... 8-20

STOP............................................................................................... 8-21

ALL OFF......................................................................................... 8-22

LOAD.............................................................................................. 8-22

GOTO FIRST.................................................................................. 8-23

GOTO LABEL................................................................................ 8-23

GOTO ZERO.................................................................................. 8-24

SNAPSHOT.................................................................................... 8-24

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GO CUE.......................................................................................... 8-25

START CLOCK ............................................................................. 8-25

STOP CLOCK................................................................................ 8-26

START A CUELIST ...................................................................... 8-26

STOP A CUELIST ......................................................................... 8-27

START AT NUMBER ................................................................... 8-28

START AT TIME........................................................................... 8-29

OPEN CUELIST............................................................................. 8-30

CLOSE CUELIST .......................................................................... 8-30

BEEP............................................................................................... 8-31

FIRE MACRO................................................................................ 8-31

SHUTDOWN.................................................................................. 8-32

SHUTDOWN/RESTART............................................................... 8-33

MSC...................................................................................................... 8-34

MIDI ..................................................................................................... 8-35

SysEx .................................................................................................... 8-37

Comments.................................................................................................... 8-38

Getting a Scene or Sequence Stored as a Preset in a Cue (Get/Get) ........... 8-39

Playback............................................................................................................ 8-40

Automated Playback.................................................................................... 8-40

Overriding Automatic Playback ........................................................... 8-40

Cue Information Box ...................................................................... 8-40

Hold Function ................................................................................. 8-41

Manual P l a y b ac k....... .......... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .. 8-42

Chapter 9

Shows..................................................................................................... 9-1

Overview............................................................................................................. 9-1

Creating a New Show......................................................................................... 9-2

Storing a Show.................................................................................................... 9-3

Recalling a Show ................................................................................................ 9-4

Archiving a Show ............................................................................................... 9-5

Unarchiving a Show............................................................................................ 9-6

Deleting Show Files From the Hard-Disk Drive ................................................ 9-7

Recovering a Show............................................................................................. 9-7

Chapter 10

Tips and Tricks.................................................................................. 10-1

Overview........................................................................................................... 10-1

Macros .............................................................................................................. 10-1

Creating Macros...........................................................................................10-2

Running Macros........................................................................................... 10-4

Erasing Macros . .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... .................... 10 - 4

Windows’ Positions and Sizes.......................................................................... 10-5

Storing Windows .......................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......10-5

Recalling Windows.................................................................................... .. 10-6

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Status Cue

User’s Manual

Identifying Fixtures........................................................................................... 10-6

Flip Function..................................................................................................... 10-7

Homing Fixtures................................................................................................ 10-8

Status Cue Function Modes .............................................................................. 10-8

Viewing Fixture Data During Preset Playback ................................................. 10-9

Additional Tips and Tricks at a Glance........................................................... 10-10

Appendix A

Troubleshooting and Maintenance................................................... A-1

Overview............................................................................................................ A-1

Before You Begin .............................................................................................. A-2

Required Support Information ........................................................................... A-3

Determining Software and Code Versions....................................................A-4

Acquiring Help................................................................................................... A-5

Solving LinkCard Not Found Errors.................................................................. A-6

Conflict Between Option Cards and Computer Components.......................A-7

Simplify your system to test for conflicts.............................................. A-7

Determining Used IRQs and Excluded Memory Addresses .................. A-8

LinkCard Hardware Problems.......................................................................... A-10

Replacing LinkCard Fuses ..........................................................................A-11

Operational Troubleshooting ........................................................................... A-13

Console Diagnostics......................................................................................... A-16

LED Test s........ .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... . A-17

Key Pres s Te sts... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......A-18

Viewin g Co d e V e rsions .... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... .............A-1 9

Encode r Tests.. .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... . A-20

Fader Tests ..................................................................................................A-23

Track ba ll Tests.......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... . A- 2 4

Littlite Intensity Tests .................................................................................A-24

Preventative Maintenance ................................................................................ A-25

Software ......................................................................................................A-25

Protection against Viruses.................................................................... A-25

Checking and Fixing Disk Errors......................................................... A-29

Defragmenting the Hard-Disk Drive.................................................... A-32

Computer.....................................................................................................A-34

Console........................................................................................................A-34

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Appendix B

Supplemental Information................................................................. B-1

Overvi e w..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ... B-1

Redundant System Installation........................................................................... B-1

Total Redundant System................................................................................B-1

Single Console Redundant System................................................................B-6

Upgrading Status Cue for Windows Software.................................................... B-7

Status Cue File System ....................................................................................... B-8

Viewing the Output Stack................................................................................... B-9

Viewing MIDI Data.......................................................................................... B-10

Setting System and Show Preferences.............................................................. B-11

Adjusting Console Lights ............................................................................B-12

Setting Default Xfade and Delay Times......................................................B-12

Setting Numeric Timeout.............................................................................B-12

Enabling CueList Confirmations .................................................................B-12

Enabling and Disabling Startup Animation.................................................B-12

Setting F i x ture ID Options.... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..........B-13

Setting Show Preferences ............................................................................B-13

Autoloading and Autostarting a CueList.....................................................B-14

Automatically Loading the Trackball at Windows Startup.............................. B-14

Uploading Devices............................................................................................ B-15

Inside the Console............................................................................................. B-17

DB-9 Pin Configuration.................................................................................... B-18

Appendix C

Special Configuration and Control of Fixtures................................ C-1

Overvi e w..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ... C-1

Available Fixture Types...................................................................................... C-1

Lightwa v e Re search................ .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..... C-3

AF1000 Three Channel..................................................................................C-3

AF1000 Two Channel....................................................................................C-4

Color Pro........................................................................................................C-4

Cyberlight Running DMX .............................................................................C-4

Cyberlight CX Running DMX.......................................................................C-4

Intellabeam Running DMX ...........................................................................C-4

Studio Co l o r.... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....C-5

Trackspot Running DMX ..............................................................................C-6

Clay Pak y.............. .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ............. C-7

Golden Scan II ...............................................................................................C-7

Golden Scan III..............................................................................................C-7

Golden Scan III Six Channel.........................................................................C-7

Golden Scan HPE ..........................................................................................C-7

Stage Scan......................................................................................................C-8

Super Sc a n ........ .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..C-8

Super Scan Zoom...........................................................................................C-8

F.A.L............... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ......... C-9

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Status Cue

User’s Manual

PF3013 ..........................................................................................................C-9

Coemar ............................................................................................................. C-10

NAT MM 1200 ........................................................................................... C-10

NAT MM 2500 ........................................................................................... C-10

NAT TM 1200............................................................................................. C-11

NAT TM 2500............................................................................................. C-11

Martin Professional.......................................................................................... C-12

MAC 1200................................................................................................... C-12

MAC 1200 with Vectoring.......................................................................... C-12

PAL 1200.................................................................................................... C-13

PAL 1200 with Vectoring (MSpeed).......................................................... C-14

PAL Disco............. .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..... C- 1 4

PAL Disco with Vectoring (MSpeed)......................................................... C-15

RoboScan Pro 518....................................................................................... C-15

RoboScan Pro 1220 cymr............................................................................C-15

RoboScan Pro 1220 xr ................................................................................C-15

Studio Due........................................................................................................ C-16

Stratos.......................................................................................................... C-16

Vari-Lite........................................................................................................... C-17

VL5 and VL5a............................................................................................. C-17

VL6 ............................................................................................................. C-18

VLM............................................................................................................ C-18

Appendix D

Glossary of Terms.............................................................................. D-1

Terms.................................................................................................................. D-1

Appendix E

Important Safety Information........................................................... E-1

Important: Informations De Sécurité .................................................................. E-1

Wichti g e Si cherheits h i n w ei s e ........................ .......... .......... .................... .......... ... E-1

Información Importante De Seguridad................................................................ E-2

Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza ................................................................ E-2

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List of Figur e s

Basic Setup ..........................................................................................................I-5

Expanded Setup ...................................................................................................I-6

Perfor mance Setup . .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ...I-7

Redundant System ...............................................................................................I-8

Latch Locations ................................................................................................... 1-2

Opening the Console ........................................................................................... 1-2

Console Tray Contents ........................................................................................1-3

Identifying LinkCard Carton Items ..................................................................... 1-4

Identifying LinkCard Components ..................................................................... 1-6

LinkCard DC Power Input Connector ................................................................ 1-8

Jumper Block Expanded View ........................................................................... 1-9

Connecting LinkCard Communication Cable(s) and Terminator ..................... 1-10

Littlites Attached to Console ............................................................................1-11

Attaching Mounting Brackets to Console .........................................................1-12

Side View with Littlites and Monitor Brackets Installed .................................1-13

Console Cable to LinkCard ............................................................................... 1-14

Console Rear Panel ...........................................................................................1-14

Locking the Console Cable to the Connector Posts .......................................... 1-15

Connecting Data Out “Y” Cable to LinkCard .................................................. 1-15

Connecting Data Cables from Status Cue to Fixtures ...................................... 1-17

Building 120-ohm Terminator .......................................................................... 1-17

Main Group ....................................................................................................... 1-18

Control Panel Group ......................................................................................... 1- 19

Enhanced Dialogue Box ................................................................................... 1-19

Virtual Memory Dialogue Box ......................................................................... 1-20

Expanded Virtual Memory Dialogue Box ........................................................ 1-20

Change Virtual Memory Settings Dialogue Box .............................................. 1-21

Restart Windows now? Dialogue Box .................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .... 1-21

Disk 1 Contents ................................................................................................. 1-22

Status Cue Introductory Dialogue Box ............................................................. 1-23

Welcome Dialogue Box . .. .......... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... 1-23

Status Cue Registration ..................................................................................... 1-24

Softwar e Li c en se Agreeme n t ............. ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .. 1-24

Sample Choose Destination Directory Dialogue Box .......................................1-25

Sample Confirm Newly Selected Directory Dialogue Box .............................. 1-25

Choose Directory Dialogue Box (Sample) .......................................................1-26

Sample LinkCard Setup Dialogue Box .............................................................1-27

Upload New Code to LinkCard Dialogue Box ................................................. 1-28

Device Upload Status Information Box ............................................................ 1-29

Please Exit Windows and Restart Dialogue Box .............................................. 1-29

Device Upload Status-Finished! Dialogue Box ................................................ 1-30

Transparency Concept ........................................................................................ 2-2

Stack Viewer Window........................................................................................ 2-2

CONSTRUCTS Group ....................................................................................... 2-3

MIDI Show Control Setup.................................................................................. 3-1

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User’s Manual

List of Figures (continued)

MIDI Devices Default Window ..........................................................................3-3

Add New MIDI Device... Dialogue Box .............................................................3- 3

MIDI Devices Dialogue Box ..............................................................................3-4

Edit a MIDI Device... Dialogue Box ...................................................................3- 5

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........4-2

Fixture Setup Dialogue Box ................................................................................4-3

Add Fixture(s) Dialogue Box ......... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........4-4

Special Settings Window ....................................................................................4-4

Fixture Setup Sample Dialogue Box ...................................................................4-5

Selecting Fixtures Example .................................................................................4-6

Change Fixture(s) To... Dialogue Box ................................................................4-7

Changed Fixture Types Example ........................................................................4-8

Move Fixture(s) Before Which Fixture? Dialogue Box .....................................4-9

Moved Fixtures Example ..................................................................................4-10

Remove Fixture(s)? Dialogue Box ....................................................................4-11

Selecting Fixtures to Patch Example .................................................................4-12

Patch Fixtures to Which Link? (LinkCard Patch) Dialogue Box . ....................4-13

Select Starting Address (Patch) Dialogue Box .................................................4-13

Patched AF1000s Example ..................................................... .......... .......... ......4-14

Selecting Fixtures to Soft-Patch ........................................................................4-15

Soft-Patch to Which Channel? Dialogue Box ...................................................4-16

Soft-Patched Channels Example .......................................................................4-17

Removin g Soft-Pa tches ........ .......... ........... ............ .......... ............ .......... ............4-1 8

Change Fixture(s) To... Dialogue Box ..............................................................4-19

Changed Soft-Patched Fixtures Example ..........................................................4-19

Change Attributes For Selected Fixture(s) Dialogue Box ................................4-20

Change Attributes For Selected Fixture(s)

(single channel DMX) Dialogue Box ................................................................4-20

Import... Dialogue Box ......................................................................................4-22

Import From... Dialogue Box.............................................................................4-23

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........5-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................5-3

New Scene Window ...................................................................... .......... .......... ..5- 3

CONTROL and SELECT Groups .......................................................................5-5

TRACKBALL Group ..........................................................................................5-6

DIM Wheel ......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ......5-7

CONSTRUCTS Group ........................................................................................5-7

Set Dim At Dialogue Box ...................................................................................5-8

TRACKBALL Group ..........................................................................................5-9

Set Pan/Tilt At Dialogue Box .............. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ...5-9

Xfade Diagram . .................... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ................5-1 0

SCENE Group ...................................................................................................5-11

Xfade Fie l d ... .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ..........5-11

Delay Di a g r a m ....................... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....5-12

Delay F ie ld ............... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ........5-13

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List of Figures (continued)

Rate Diag ram . .......... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 5-14

SEQUENCE Group .......................................................................................... 5-15

Rate Fie l d ........... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....5-1 5

MSpeed Diagram ... .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... .......... 5-1 6

MSPEED Wheel ............................................................................................... 5-17

Set MSpeed At Dialogue Box ...........................................................................5-17

COLOR Group .................................................................................................. 5-18

COLOR MIX Group.......................................................................................... 5-19

Set Color At Dialogue Box ...............................................................................5-20

Gel Picker Dialogue Box .................................................................................. 5-22

Off-Line Color Table Editing ........................................................................... 5-24

Revert to Factory Default Dialogue Box .......................................................... 5-25

Select a Gel File To Import Into List Dialogue Box ......................................... 5-26

GOBO Gro up ..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....5- 2 7

ROTATING GOBO Group ........................................ .......... .......... .......... ........ 5-28

ROTATE Group ............................................................................................... 5-29

STROBE RATE Wheel ................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ....5-3 0

FOCUS Wheel ..................................................................................................5-31

ZOOM Wheel ................................................................................................... 5-31

EFFECT Group .................................................................................................5-32

IRIS Whe el .............. .................... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 5-33

DIM Wheel ....................................................................................................... 5-34

Set Dim At Dialogue Box .................................................................................5-34

Name Scene Dialogue Box ............................................................................... 5-35

Store Scene Dialogue Box ............. ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ...... 5-36

Remove Scene Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... .......... .... 5-38

Delete Scene Confirmation Box ....................................................................... 5-38

Recall Scene Dialogue Box ......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... 5-39

MASTER GRO U P ..... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ...... 5 - 4 0

Fixture and Palette Bank Indicators .................................................................. 5-42

CONTROL Group ............................................................................................ 5-42

Bank Dialogue Box ........................................................................................... 5-43

SYSTEM KEYS / INSTANT PRESETS Group ..............................................5-43

CONTROL and SELECT Groups .................................................................... 5- 44

FUNCTION Group ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .. 5-44

Store a Fixture Group Dialogue Box ................................................................ 5-45

FUNCTION Group ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .. 5-46

CONTROL Group ............................................................................................ 5-47

Store a Palette Dialogue Box .................................................................. .......... 5-47

Recalled Palette for Pan/Tilt and Color ............................................................ 5-48

Import From... Dialogue Box ............................................................................ 5-50

Import Example for Different Number of Fixtures .......................................... 5-51

Continue With Import? Dialogue Box .............................................................. 5- 52

Import Error Dialogue Box ............................................................................... 5-52

Erase a Palette Dialogue Box ............................................................................5-53

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User’s Manual

List of Figures (continued)

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........6-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................6-2

New Sequence Window . .......... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......6-3

CONTROL Group ...............................................................................................6-5

Name Step Dialogue Box ....................................................................................6-6

Name Sequence Dialogue Box .............................................................. ........ ......6-7

Paste Selected Fixture(s) Dialogue Box ..............................................................6-8

Store Sequence Dialogue Box ............................................. .......... .......... ..........6-10

Recall Scene Dialogue Box ................................................. .......... .......... ..........6-11

Remove Sequence Dialogue Box ......................................................................6-12

Delete S e q u e n ce Co n f irmation Box ... ........... .................... .......... .......... ............6-1 3

SEQUENCE Group ...........................................................................................6-15

New Song Window ....................................................... .......... .......... .......... ........7-2

SONG Group .......................................................................................................7-3

Set a Preset in Song Dialogue Box .....................................................................7-3

SYSTEM KEYS/INSTANT PRESETS Group ..................................................7-4

FADER PRESETS Group ............................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....7-4

Song Window ......................................................................................................7-4

Insert a Preset in Song Dialogue Box .................................................................7-5

Insertion Error Dialogue Box ..............................................................................7-6

Get a Preset From Song Dialogue Box ...............................................................7-7

CONTROL Group ...............................................................................................7-8

Erase a Preset From Song Dialogue Box ............................................................7- 8

SONG Group .......................................................................................................7-9

Preset Type Dialogue Box . ...............................................................................7-10

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ......7-14

MEMORY Group ..............................................................................................7-14

Save Changes Made to Song Dialogue Box ....................... .......... .......... ..........7-15

Store Song Dialogue Box ..................................................................................7-15

Name Song Dialogue Box .................................................................................7-16

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................7-17

Select Song From Preset Keys Dialogue Box ...................................................7-17

Recall Song Dialogue Box ................................................................................7-18

Song Order Dialogue Box .................................................................................7-19

Save Song Order As... Dialogue Box ............................................................ ....7-20

Load Song Order From... Dialogue Box ...........................................................7-20

Song Order Text File Example .........................................................................7-21

Remove Song Dialogue Box .............................................................................7-22

Delete Song Confirmation Dialogue Box .........................................................7-22

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................7-23

SONG Group .....................................................................................................7-24

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........8-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................8-2

New CueList Window .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ........8-2

Sample CueList Window ....................................................................................8-3

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List of Figures (continued)

Standa rd Cl o c k ............... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ....8- 5

CD Clock Sou rce ... .................... ........... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... .. 8-5

Cue Sorting Window . ......................................................................................... 8-6

Output and Input Control Windows .................................................................... 8-7

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................. 8-8

Store Cue Dialogue Box............................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... . 8-9

MIDI Viewer ..................................................................................................... 8-11

Store CueList Dialogue Box ............................................................................. 8-12

Recall CueList Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... .......... .... 8-13

Edit Cue Label Dialogue Box ........................................................................... 8-14

Edit Cue Number Dialogue Box ....................................................................... 8-15

Drag Editing ......................................................................................................8-16

Edit Time Dialogue Box ...................................................................................8-16

Select MSC Command Dialogue Box .............................................................. 8-17

Edit Time Dialogue Box ...................................................................................8-17

Select Device Dialogue Box ............................................................................. 8-18

Device, Command, and Data Fields ................................................................. 8-19

Select Internal Command Dialogue Box ..........................................................8-19

<none> Command and Data Fields .................................................................. 8-20

GO Command Field .......................................................................................... 8-20

Select a Preset From Song Dialogue Box ......................................................... 8-20

Use the Current Song Dialogue Box ................................................................. 8-21

Go Preset ........................................................................................................... 8-21

STOP Command ............................................................................................... 8-21

Stop Pres e t .......................... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........ 8-21

ALL OFF Command ......................................................................................... 8-22

LOAD Command ..............................................................................................8-22

Select Song Dialogue Box ................................................................................ 8-22

LOAD Song ...................................................................................................... 8-22

GOTO FIRST Command .................................................................................. 8-23

GOTO LABEL Command ................................................................................ 8-23

Cue Goto Label Dialogue Box .......................................................................... 8-23

GOTO LABEL Example .................................................................................. 8-23

GOTO ZERO Command ..................................................................................8-24

SNAPSHOT Command .................................................................................... 8-24

GO CUE Command ..........................................................................................8-25

GO CUE Dialogue Box ................... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .... 8-25

GO CUE Example ............................................................................................8-25

START CLOCK Command .............................................................................. 8-25

STOP CLOCK Command ................................................................................8-26

START A CUELIST Command .......................................................................8-26

Select CueList Dialogue Box ............................................................................8-26

START A CUELIST Example ......................................................................... 8-26

STOP A CUELIST Command .......................................................................... 8-27

STOP A CUELIST Example ............................................................................ 8-27

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User’s Manual

List of Figures (continued)

START AT NUMBER Command ....................................................................8-28

Start CueList At Number Dialogue Box ...........................................................8-28

START AT NUMBER Example ......................................................................8-28

START AT TIME Command ...........................................................................8-29

Start CueList at Time Dialogue Box .................................................................8-29

START AT TIME Example ..............................................................................8-29

OPEN CUE LI ST Command .............. ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..8-3 0

OPEN CUE LI ST Example ....... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..8-3 0

CLOSE CUELIST Command ....................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..8-3 0

CLOSE CUELIST Example ...... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..........8-30

BEEP Command .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ....8-31

FIRE MAC R O Co mmand ........ .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ..8-3 1

Recall Macro Dialogue Box ..............................................................................8-31

FIRE MAC R O Ex a m p l e .... .......... ........... .......... .................... .......... .......... ........8-31

Shutdown Confirmation Dialogue Box .............................................................8-32

SHUTDOWN Command ..................................................................................8-32

Shutdown/Restart Dialogue Box .......................................................................8-33

SHUTDOWN/RESTART Command ...............................................................8-33

MSC Device Command and Data Fields ..........................................................8-34

Select MSC Command Dialogue Box ............................................................... 8-34

MIDI Device Command and Data Fields ..........................................................8-35

Select MIDI Command Dialogue Box ..............................................................8-35

MIDI Command Example .................................................................................8-35

MIDI Data Example ..........................................................................................8-36

SysEx Command and Data Fields .....................................................................8-37

Generic MIDI SysEx Hex Editor ......................................................................8-37

Edit Cue Comments Dialogue Box ...................................................................8-38

SONG Group .....................................................................................................8-39

Cue Information Box .........................................................................................8-40

Hold Field ..........................................................................................................8-41

Holding Function ..............................................................................................8-41

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ........9-2

MEMORY Group ................................................................................................9-2

Save Show As... Dialogue Box ..................................... .......... .......... .......... ........9-3

Open Show Dialogue Box ................................................. .......... .......... .......... ....9-4

Archive To Which Directory Dialogue Box .......................................................9-5

Unarchive Which File Dialogue Box . ............... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........9-6

Unarchive to which directory? Dialogue Box ............................................. ........9-6

FUNCTION Group ...........................................................................................10-2

CONTROL Group .............................................................................................10-2

Store a Macro Dialogue Box ......................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..10- 2

SYSTEM KEYS-INSTANT PRESETS Group ................................................ 10- 3

Erase a Macro ....................................................................................................10-4

OBJECT Group ....................................................................... .......... .......... ......10-5

MEMORY Group ..............................................................................................10-5

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List of Figures (continued)

About Status Cue for Windows Dialogue Box (Sample) ............................. ..... A-4

LinkCa rd LED s .......... ........ .......... ......... .......... ........ .......... ........ .......... ........ ....... A- 6

MSD Application Scre e n ... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ......... A -8

IRQ Status Window ........................................................................................... A-9

LinkCa rd F u se s ...... .......... .......... ........... .................... .......... .......... ................... A-12

TRACKBALL and CONTROL Group ............................................................ A-16

SELECT Group ................................................................ .......... .......... .......... ..A-16

COLOR Group ....................... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..... A- 17

GOBO Gro up ..... .......... .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ... A - 1 8

ROTATING GOBO Group ........................................ .......... .......... .......... ....... A-19

STROBE RATE and FOCUS Groups ............................................................. A-20

ROTATE and ZOOM Groups ........................ .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... A-20

EFFECT and IRIS Groups ............................................................................... A-21

MSPEED and DIM Groups ............................................................................. A-21

COLOR MIX Group ............................................................................. .......... . A- 22

FADER PRESETS and MASTER Groups ...................................................... A-23

SYSTEM KEYS / INSTANT PRESETS Group ............................................. A-23

CONTROL Group ........................................................................................... A-24

Microsoft Anti-Virus Application ................................................................... A-25

Options Dialogue Box .....................................................................................A-26

Microsoft Anti-Virus Program ......................................................................... A-27

Options Setting Dialogue Box ......................................................................... A-27

Selecting the C Drive ....................................................................................... A-28

ScanDisk Dialogue Box . .......... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ... A- 29

Surface Scan Options Dialogue Box ............................................................... A-30

Advanced Options Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... ....... A-30

Select Drive Dialogue Box .............................................................................. A-32

Disk Defragmenter Dialogue Box ..... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... . A- 32

Advanced Options Dialogue Box ................................................... .......... ....... A-33

Defragmenting Drive C Dialogue Box ............................... .......... .......... ......... A-33

Quit Disk Defragmenter Dialogue Box ........................................................... A- 33

MSC Setup Window ...........................................................................................B-3

Main Computer MSC Setup ...............................................................................B-3

Backup Computer MSC Setup ............................................................................B-4

Complete Redundant System .............................................................................. B-4

Single Redundant System ...................................................................................B-6

Archive Old Show Window .............................................. .......... .......... .......... ....B-7

Output Stack Window .........................................................................................B-9

MIDI Viewer Sample Window .........................................................................B-10

Preferences Dialogue Box ................................................................................B-11

Status Cue LinkCard Setup Dialogue Box .......................................................B-14

Device Code Upload Dialogue Box ..................................................................B-15

Device Upload Status Information Window .....................................................B-16

Interna l St o rage Trays ...... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... ..........B-17

DB-9 Pin Configuration ....................................................................................B-18

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EFFECT Group ..................................................................................................C-3

STROBE RATE Group ................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ....C-3

COLOR Group ................................... ..................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ... C-5

ZOOM Whe el ................. .......... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... ...C-5

FOCUS Wh e el ....... .......... ..................... .......... .......... .................... .......... .......... . C- 6

GOBO Group ...................................................................................................C-10

MSPEED Group ...............................................................................................C-12

CONSTRUCTS Group ..................................................................................... C-13

ROTATING GOBO Group ...... .......... ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ... C-13

Selecting VL5 Dim Channels ........................................................................... C-17

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List of Tables

Master LinkCard Switch Settings....................................................................... 1-6

Slave LinkCard Switch Settings ......................................................................... 1-7

Fixture Constructs Controlled by Xfade ...........................................................5-11

Color Mixing the Seven Basic Colors .............................................................. 5-20

Alternate Base Address Settings ........................................................................ A-9

Operational Troubleshooting ........................................................................... A-13

Status Cue Files ..................................................................................................B-8

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Introduction

Congratulations and thanks for using the Status Cue® lighting Console from Lightwave Research®.

About This Manual

This manual provides the means to setup and operate Status Cue. This manual is organized in the following sections:

Introduction—introduces you to this manual and Status Cue. Chapter 1 Installation and Setup—explains how to inst all the Status Cue

hardware and software.

Chapter 2 Axiom of Operation—explains the operational concepts of Status Cue.

Chapter 3 MIDI Setup—explains how to setup MIDI Show Control and add MIDI devices.

Chapter 4 Fixture Setup—explai ns how to add, configure, and patch fixtures. Chapter 5 Scenes, Fixture Groups, and Palettes—explains how to use

Scenes, Fixture Groups, and Palettes.

Chapter 6 Sequences—explains how to use Sequences. Chapter 7 Songs—explains how to use Songs. Chapter 8 CueLists—explains how to use C ueLists. Chapter 9 Shows—explains how to use Shows. Chapter 10 Tips and Tricks—provides special tips and tricks on operating

Status Cue.

Appendix A Troubleshooting and Maintenance—provides directions for troubleshooting and maintenance of the Console and computer.

Appendix B Suppl ement al Inf ormation—provides information pertaining to redundant systems, System Preferences, homing fixtures, identifying fixtures, and additional Status Cue information.

Appendix C Special Configuration and Control of Fixtures— covers the operation and special configuration requirements for specific fixture types.

Appe nd ix D Gl o ss ar y o f Terms — terms and definitions of Status Cue related items.

Appe ndix E Import ant S afe ty Infor mat ion —provides safety information in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Danish.

Note: the last page of the manual is a two-page fold out picture of the Status Cue

Console provided for reference.

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Text Style

Throughout this manual, different types of text will be used to refer to its corresponding item:

• a keycap, wheel, or fader will look like: push the <

ALL

> button

• a Windows screen item, menu, option, or field will look like: click on the OK

button

• DOS items, file names, and input key strokes will look like: T ype a:\ setup

Software Variations and Updates

The screen captures in this manual are from Windows 95 systems. Their appearance differs slightly from Windows 3.1x. Due to constant software upgrades, screen captures may have slight modifications made to them (typically nomenclature). However, the functionality of the items will remain the same. For the latest Status Cue User’s manual and software, periodically check our web site at http://www.highend.com.

Caution and Warning Symbols

The following international symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight caution and warning messages:

Caution: This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages. Ignoring these messages could result damage to equipment or data loss.

W arning: This symbol appears adjacent to High Voltage Warning messages. Ignoring these messages could result in serious personal injury.

Safety Instructions

• Heed all caution and warning messages throughout this manual and the

documentation that accompanies your fixtures and computer.

• Servicing must be conducted by the manufacturer or other qualified service

personnel.

• Avoid allowing liquids in any form to come in contact with the console.

• Do not place small metal objects or foreign objects (objects that were not

intended to be placed inside the console) in the console’s storage tray. Possible

damage to the console may occur during shipping voiding the warranty.

• Electro Static Dischar ge (ESD) may perm anently dama ge the electroni c

components on the LinkCard, internal PC components, and internal system

boards. If you are working with these components, use a commercially

available wrist grounding strap to discharge static electricity. If a wrist

grounding strap is not available, touch an unpainted metal surface, such as, the

power supply case. When handling the LinkCard or other cards inside your

computer, hold the card by the edges or by the metal bracket on the end of the

card. Avoid touching the components on the card except for DIP switches and

jumpers.

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Current

Status Cue

Features

• Simultaneous control of up to 200 Cyberlight®, 272 Cyberlight CX, 1360 Color Pro® (with DMX interfaces), 1360 Dataflash® AF1000, 336 Intellabeam®, 256 Studio Color®, or 584 Trackspot® fixtures per Status Cue

system with 4 LinkCards, as well as numerous other DMX compatible fixtures

• DMX fixture ‘lib ra ry’

• Console operates in conjunction with a 486 or Pentium® personal computer

•The Status Cue application runs under Microsoft® Windows® 3.11 or Windows 95

• USITT DMX-512 and LWR control

• Menu and window driven displays, editing, and program storage

• Performance mode operation without Console

• Memory storage is virtually unlimited depending on computer hardware

• System supports 4 LinkCards

• Controls up to 1024 DMX channels per LinkCard- up to 4096 channels with 4 LinkCards.

• 128 Palettes for all parameters

• 5872 Scenes consisting of Construct parameters, position information, and timing information are used to build Songs

• 32 Instant Presets plus 16 Fader Presets per Song, unlimited number of Songs

• 128 Fixture Group Selections

• 32 system Macros

• Supports up to 8 concurrent CueLists, each with an independent clock source

• CD ROM support for triggering and using CueLists

• 16 control faders with flash buttons

• Master dim

• Gel look up tables for custom gel references

• Crossfade time up to 36.4 minutes

• Instant blackout function

• "Human engineered" ergonomic design

• Easy access to hardware for maintenance and troubleshooting

• Convenient Console internal storage trays

• Two Console auxiliary plug-in lamps

• Supports MIDI Show Control, standard MIDI, and SMPTE through a MIDI card

• Two year warranty

Introduction

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System Overview

Status Cue is a versatile and p owerful lighting control system with the ability to control Co lor Pro, Cyberlight, Cyberlight CX, Dataflash AF1000, Intellabeam, Stu- dio Color, and Tracks pot fixtures. Status Cue also offers preset fixture types for numerous additional lighting instruments. These other fixtures enjoy the same sophistication of control as High End products such as Cyberlight with the use of dedicated controls, palettes and other advanced features. A library of supported fixtures from many manufacturers is supplied and is constantly expanding. The console also features standard MIDI and MIDI Show Control protocol capabilities. The many advantages afforded by the Status Cue system make it the obvious choice for control of automated lighting in any professional situation.

The Status Cue Console interfaces with a Pentium or 486 microprocessor based personal computer fitted with one or more LinkCards which in turn interface with the fixtures. Status Cue for W indows runs under Microsoft Windows 3.11 or Windows 95 on a desktop PC providing system functionality that includes menu and window driven displays, editing, and program storage. Fixture and Console software updates are effortlessly accomplished through the software.

Status Cue provides the designer with the controls and features associated with conventional lighting desks while offering the performance of a dedicated moving light console. The Status Cue system is not only infinitely powerful and expandable, it is also comfortable to learn, featuring a control architectu re hierar chy that makes sens e.

Status Cue has four levels of system configurations. These conf igurations allow you to use the Status Cue s ystem to control and operate fixtures in a rehearsal or performance situation. The configurations are:

• Basic Setup

• Expanded Setup

• Redundant Setup

• Performance Only Setup

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